Animals

Judges Comments

Photographer's Comment

I had just arrive to photograph the groom getting ready for his destination wedding in the mountains. This moment between the groom and his dog happen just after I entered the room. They were having a church wedding and his dog couldn't be in the ceremony.

Judges Comments

I've got to admit that an elephant at a wedding has got to be a rare event. A nice moment of a the hug by the Pachyderm towards the groom or groomsman.
A clear winner, this picture rose to the top immediately. Not every day you see an elephant at a wedding first of all but the photographer captured such a great moment and a wonderful expression.
This is an unexpected wedding moment. The photograph makes me want to know more.
Great moment between man and elephant. A surprise photo.

Judges Comments

Judges Comments

A true moment of a groom and his dog on his wedding day. The people in the background frame the moment perfectly and add some drama without being distracting.
Well exposed, good use of light and nice moment.
The framing feels a little awkward, but the moment and warm colors are nice.
Tender moment with his pet. Cropping white sign off top right would improve the frame.

Judges Comments

Judges Comments

This could be described as a perfect dog portrait. The angle shows the interest of the dog's eye towards the bouquet. Nicely composed. The subtle tux outfit and the bouquet imply wedding with just those two elements.

Photographer's Comment

This is the same dog as the previous picture. He waited in the car during their church ceremony. He kept staring at the boutiques like they were dog bones and even tried to bite them a couple of times.

Judges Comments

Another peak-action pet wedding photo. I can imagine the moment of the bride stopping what she was doing to greet the dog who luckily was kept away from the dress by the sturdy leash.
Delightful body language on the dog, literally throwing love at his or her person. Clean perfect composition.

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